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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1936
Page
2
The speaker claims relief is near after a heavy rainy period in the Panhandle. He notes scattered washouts remain, predicts more light rain, and urges real estate buying while forecasting a big year ahead with crops, cattle, and new constructions. He quotes drought memories and recounts local towns' responses to flood and drought.
Employees of Levine's Department Store were entertained at a dinner dance in appreciation of their merchandising campaign work. A. D. Goldfine manages the Levine Store. Twenty five people attended the event, including Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, and others, with dancing following the meal.
May 28 residents pressed for a government inspection of meats and milk as rabies fears rise after two cows died. Health officers downplayed germ spread but seven locals were treated in El Paso hospitals. Authorities began slaughtering stray dogs, with 38 killed by daybreak.
The registrar of vital statistics at the city hall health unit records three births in recent days. A son born May 17 to Mr and Mrs J E Gholston of 817 Tennessee Street. A son born May 10 to Mr and Mrs Lee R Brooks of 810 North Garfield Street. A daughter born May 10 to Mr and Mrs Fred Hawkins of 1500 West Eighth Avenue.
Doct or F R Hannah of Dallas, professor of obstetrics at Baylor University School of Medicine, was named president elect of the State Medical Association of Texas in Houston. Fort Worth won the bid to host the 1937 convention without opposition as other cities withdrew.
Charles Williams a negro was arraigned before Justice Charles Carder on burglary charges. He pleaded not guilty and was held on a $750 bond after Sales Coffey signed the complaint accusing him of taking two suits from the E. C. Cook home in Moscow. Konstan tin Siemenchek and assistant 8. P. Start sev were executed for murder of Dr. N. A. Wolfson, authorities announced today.
Frank Morris of Dallas an attorney and oil man filed today as a candidate for Railroad Commissioner in Austin May 28 He will oppose the incumbent Ernest O Thompson who seeks re election in the upcoming race
At Bartlett High School many attendees heard a chorus perform Oh Talia Italia Be Loved during commencement. The principal noted the school remains broadminded as the Italo Ethiopan war was referenced.
Juvenile suspects hurled bricks through windows at three Paris Texas schools last night and pulled down 38 mall boxes on the city’s outskirts. No injuries reported. Police investigating, no arrests announced.
The Citizens League formed by Amarillo Black residents will meet tonight at 8:30 at the Church of God in Christ located at 223 Madison Street. The gathering aims to discuss community concerns and organize local action.
The document states a will granting Leila M White full ownership of all property and naming her executrix without bond. A second line notes a claim that over 25,000 U S retail stores are owned and run by African Americans.
While returning from Amarillo the speaker claims to have lost a pocket book somewhere between Etter and a location described as Prick levers of the Arcanite bighwery. The fragmentary note details an uncertain recovery and asks for assistance.
Members of the John B. Golding Post VFW auxiliary traveled to Tulsa for the funeral of Mrs. George Vaughn. Amarillo attendees included Mrs. Gus Barkas Mrs. W P Crandall Mrs. W P Patterson Mrs. Charles Boyd and Mrs. W L Ottinger. Mrs. Vaughn’s survivor list includes her husband and five children.
The Amarillo Chamber of Commerce refused to act on weather control for the Panhandle, deferring to Providence after plans to address Boise City Oklahoma. Director Dr. Harry R. McKeen praised the region’s resilience amid muddy roads and outlined the 1936-37 chamber program during two large noon conferences.
Mr and Mrs Holmes Steele of 310 Fast Eighteenth Avenue announce they will move to Lubbock next week. Mr Steele has been with Smyth Auto Supply Company here and will work for another automotive supply house in Lubbock. The Steeles have resided here ten years and have two children.
Robert Camden admitted shooting the Reverend James A. Radford from ambush in August 1933 in Centerville Missouri. Sheriff Jamison cited Camden’s prison statement as the basis for his guilty plea in a sudden circuit court proceedings. The state alleged five others plotted the slaying over suspicions about the preacher’s role in a prior accident. Benjamin Franklin attended school for only two years.
At Legion Hall the Veterans of Foreign Wars approved donating part of the Western States carnival proceeds to the Children's Home. The rest of the post’s share funds aid needy veterans. A large class of recruits was initiated and delegates to the state convention in San Angelo were named led by Commander O. W. Dawkins.
Eight true bills were returned yesterday by the Potter County grand jury. Persons named include Jim Willis charged with robbery Johnny Barber charged with assault Mike Allred and Doyle Rutherford charged with robbery. The grand jury will reconvene next week.
Paxton Price of 3710 Harrison Street has been awarded a Hargrove scholarship for the scholastic year 1936 37 by the Loan and Scholarship Committee of George Peabody College for Teachers. Mr. Price is the son of J M Price and is currently a student at Peabody College.
The Santa Fe, Rock Island, and Fort Worth and Denver railways report all schedules proceeding with little disruption. Rail employees say recent rains caused minimal roadbed damage. Heavy aircraft could not land at English Field today and no large ships have arrived since Sunday evening.
The case centers on the death of Dohoney whose body was found after a May 11 separation with Ellis near Western Avenue. A gun is missing though Ellis admits purchasing one. Coroner Justice Carder filed a death certificate citing gunshot wounds by hands unknown. Dohoney was 1708 Jackson Street resident.
Moisture from light rains ends a wet spell but two days of heavy showers have left roads in poor to barely passable condition. Hwy 66 to Tucumcari and Hwy 60 from Hereford to Clovis remain closed. Dalhart access limited to trucks or tractors via Channing. Mrs. W B Amacker notes dirt roads in terrible shape.
Stomach pains gas heartburn ulcers are cited as relieved by Udga after a doctor prescribed it. Over 54 000 grateful letters claim quick relief from hyperacidity with free trial offers at Fox Drug Stores and City Drug Stores. If unable to visit, Udga is available at lower cost through local druggists.
Detroit police involvement in Black Legion activities emerged as officers’ names appeared in seized Detroit headquarters files. McCrea sought federal help, but no reply from Attorney General Homer Cummings had arrived, and Reincke would not disclose his response.
London May 28 reports Prime Minister Baldwin appointed William George Arthur Creamby-Gore, former postmaster general, to a colonial secretary role amid government reshuffles.
The Texas Municipalities League reports unity against harmful bills and discusses utility, gas tax refunds, and revenue bonds. Eleven regions will host meetings including Amarillo, Arlington, and El Paso with no registration fee. delegates cover their own travel expenses. Mayors Harris Renfro Williams Miller Brown lead the league with Starcke as immediate past president.
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